In 2025-2026 term, a Kochi-based manufacturer sought to better understand business opportunities in Vietnam, where its high-quality products had long been available but remained relatively unfamiliar and faced strong price competition from regional suppliers. To support the company’s market expansion, the Kochi Vietnam Support Desk provided targeted assistance, including market insights, analysis of relevant technology trends, a list of potential customers across multiple industries, and feedback from local industry experts. Through this support, the company was able to assess market potential more clearly and develop a more suitable approach for entering and expanding in the Vietnamese market.

The above-mentioned company is just one of 18 Kochi-based enterprises that received active, professional, and practical support from the Kochi Vietnam Support Desk (Kochi SDV).

Throughout the 2025–2026 term, Kochi SDV has introduced over 600 Vietnamese potential suppliers, partners, distributors, and potential clients to Kochi companies. The Desk also directly introduced and connected Kochi products with more than 100 Vietnamese companies, resulting in approximately 40 online and in-person business discussions between Kochi enterprises and potential partners in Vietnam.

In addition, field visits, meetings with key organizations, and participation in exhibitions such as FBC 2025 helped Kochi companies gain market feedback, increase brand visibility, and build stronger local networks in Vietnam.

B&Company to continue enhancing support services in the 2026–2027 term

Building on its proven achievements during the 2025–2026 period, B&Company is pleased to continue facilitating the expansion of Kochi-based companies into the Vietnamese market through the Kochi Vietnam Support Desk, by the Kochi Prefectural Industrial Promotion Center, for the 2026–2027 term.

For the 2026–2027 term, the Kochi Vietnam Support Desk will place stronger emphasis on supporting existing Kochi companies in developing practical business connections in Vietnam, while continuing to extend its services to new companies seeking market opportunities.

By providing market information, tailored consultation, and direct engagement with Vietnamese companies, organizations, and industry experts, the Desk will help Kochi businesses move from initial market understanding to concrete business development. These activities are designed to identify suitable partners, assess product-market fit, collect local feedback, and build the foundation for future negotiations and cooperation.

At the same time, the Desk will continue to broaden its support scope to meet the diverse needs of Kochi-based companies, enabling more enterprises to explore Vietnam as a potential market and develop more effective approaches for long-term expansion.

Why should Vietnamese companies partner with companies from Kochi Prefecture?

Located on the southern side of Shikoku and facing the Pacific Ocean, Kochi Prefecture is known for its rich natural environment, including the pristine Shimanto River and forests that cover approximately 84% of the region.

Kochi is also recognized for its strong agricultural production and specialized manufacturing industries. The prefecture offers a wide range of high-quality products that can meet the growing and increasingly diverse needs of the Vietnamese market.

Kochi is home to companies with expertise across several key industries.

In industrial machinery and components, Kochi companies manufacture high-precision equipment such as milling machines, CNC tool grinders, and specialized machinery for the automotive and other industries.

In agricultural machinery, Kochi companies supply innovation and provide equipment designed to improve farming efficiency, aligning with Vietnam’s progress in modernizing and greening the agricultural sector.

In civil engineering machinery, Kochi companies offer durable equipment for infrastructure projects, addressing Vietnam’s rising demand for construction machinery amid rapid urban development.

In environmental and biomass field, Kochi companies provide eco-friendly technologies and equipment that align with Vietnam’s growing focus on renewable energy and sustainable industrial development.

In disaster prevention products, Kochi enterprises draw on Japan’s long-standing expertise in disaster management to supply high-quality solutions for regions in Vietnam that are vulnerable to natural disasters.

In papermaking and wood products, Kochi has a strong tradition of producing high-quality materials for packaging and construction, which are increasingly relevant to Vietnam’s expanding construction and manufacturing sectors.

Beyond these core fields, Kochi companies also produce a wide variety of specialty goods, including advanced technologies and tools designed for niche markets in Vietnam.

For more detailed information about Kochi companies and their products, please visit: https://joho-kochi.or.jp/mono/pdf/english.pdf

How to connect with us

At B&Company, we remain committed to bridging the gap between Kochi companies and potential partners in Vietnam. The Kochi Vietnam Support Desk provides a wide range of services designed to enhance market understanding and facilitate practical business connections.

Vietnamese businesses interested in exploring partnership opportunities with Kochi companies are encouraged to contact the Kochi Vietnam Support Desk to discuss their needs and identify potential matching opportunities.

Kochi Vietnam Support Desk – Contact Information

• – Address in Hanoi: 4F, VINARE Building, 141 Le Duan, Cua Nam Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• – Address in Ho Chi Minh City: 501, 5F, Duong Anh Building, 181 Dien Bien Phu, Dakao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• – Phone: +84 24 3633 0847 Japanese and Vietnamese support available
• – Email: kochisupportdesk@b-company.jp

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